Eleven Honored For Leadership In Support Of Aviation Safety At NBAA-BACE

The NBAA recognized 11 recipients of its annual Dr. Tony Kern Professionalism in Aviation Award, which honors individuals in the business aviation industry for outstanding professionalism and leadership in support of aviation safety.

Tests Will Take Place In Loving County, TX

Avitas Systems, a GE venture, has received FAA approval to fly an unmanned aerial system (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in Loving County, Texas. The permission authorizes Avitas Systems to fly a UAS over 55 pounds at low altitudes without a visual observer for industrial inspection; it is the first FAA-approved civil use of BVLOS with radar.

Helideal France To Become First International Bell 505 Certified Training Facility

Bell Helicopter has launched their Certified Training Facilities (CTFs) to expand its global training offering. CTFs such as Helideal, a Bell Independent Representative based in southern France, will provide the highest standard of initial and recurrent pilot training under the umbrella of the renowned Bell Training Academy.

Event Exceeded Expectations, Bolen Says

The NBAA brought its 2018 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Thursday. It was an event characterized by energy, excitement and a focus on the future, according to the organization.

Industry Experts Believe That Future Is Closer Than Most Think

Anyone who's ever dreamed of traveling above congested city streets may soon have their dreams realized, and possibly sooner than they may think. Electrically powered, pilotless, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft offer the potential to radically change urban transportation, and an overflow, standing-room-only session at NBAA’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) took a closer look at this promising technology.

Offered A Preview Of Passenger Options And Special Features At NBAA-BACE

Textron Aviation unveiled the new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup at the 2018 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Orlando, Florida. The cabin mockup offers a preview into the Cessna SkyCourier’s passenger options and standard features.

Aircraft To Be Delivered In 2019 To Golf Tango In France

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation signed a contract at Helitech International to deliver a new 280FX into France. The deal is being completed by their dealer, Francois Gatineau, CEO of Rotor & Aircraft Sarl. This signing took place on October 17 at the Enstrom booth.

Awards Promote Professional Development In Business Aviation

The NBAA has awarded seven scholarships to current and aspiring Certified Aviation Managers (CAMs). These scholarships, which are given annually, promote professional development in business aviation by providing financial support for qualified CAM exam candidates.

Float-Equipped Biplane Turns Heads At AirVenture

 

WACO Aircraft brought its latest airplane, the YMF-5F Floatplane, to AirVenture this summer.

 

When the aircraft was introduced last year, the company said that the combination of a new 300 HP engine, the new MT constant speed propeller and Aerocet 3400 Amphibious floats helped make this ambitious project a reality.

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Precision Flight Control Integration Made Operation Successful

Global UAV and Planck Aerosystems have successfully performed a fully autonomous landing and takeoff from a moving off-road vehicle with one of Global UAV’s research and development UAV’s from NOVAerial Robotics Inc. The precision landing and takeoffs are made possible by integration of precision flight control software technology from Planck. The software will enable the Procyon 800E UAV to autonomously take off and land from moving vehicles and marine vessels of various sizes.